BELINDA PARKER ADDED TO BLACK WOMEN IN RADIO’S
DISTINGUISHED HONOREES

Charleston, SC May 4, 2023 – A popular Lowcountry radio personality is about to have her career archived in the Library of Congress by the Radio Preservation Society.

Belinda “BP” Parker, on-air personality at WXST-FM, Star 99.7, Charleston’s top-rated radio station, is part of the “Black Women in Radio’s (BWIR), Distinguished Inaugural 30.” This historic group blazed the trail for future generations of women to flourish in this broadcast industry. The women, including Dee Dee McGuire, Angela Yee, Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, were honored on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Radio Preservation Task Conference in Washington, DC.

Belinda has been a leader both on-air and in the community for over 20 years.

Charleston Radio Group President Paul O’Malley wasn’t surprised that Parker was one of the 30 women selected, saying “Belinda Parker is one of the most talented on-air personalities in the country and has connected with her audiences on a level that is unparalleled. She is a true pioneer.”

Parker’s voice is one of the more than 35 now preserved in the Black Women in Radio National Historic Collection and Oral History Project, curated by BWIR. And, “BP” can still be heard weeknights from 7 PM until 11 PM on Star 99.7 and streamed across the nation at www.star997.com.

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The Charleston Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications, operates six of the top radio stations in the Charleston, SC area; R&B WXST-FM, Star 99.7; Hot AC WMXZ-FM, Mix 95.9, Country 92.5 Kickin’ Country, Adult Hits 101.7 Chuck-FM, Gospel/Christian Heaven 100.1FM and Today’s Hits and Hip Hop WMXZ-HD2 99.3 The Box.   CRG provides customized marketing solutions that leverage on-air, online and on-site assets to deliver substantial results for local businesses.

Stephen Crumbley Inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame

Star 99.7’s own Stephen Crumbley (“Stephen St. James“) has been inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame as an Original 13 Pioneer Award Inductee for his more than 30 years in the radio broadcasting industry.

His historic service will be recognized alongside other 2023 inductees at the October 7, 2023 National Black Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Atlanta, GA, at which point Stephen’s name will be placed in the Museum at Harris Stowe State University alongside his fellow class of 2023 and former industry inductees.

Join us in extending a huge congratulations to Stephen!